Franchise in MLBTS kinda sucks. The last good year was 19, maybe 20, because of the UI. (Hopefully they fix this god-awful UI in 24) So with that, I decided to steal something from 2K, which arguably has the best franchise in sports video games: Eras. So, without further ado, here they are.
Quick note here - Modern-day aspects of the game, like free agency, trades, and the draft are in full effect here. The playoffs will change depending on the year and so will the divisions. And obviously, teams and uniforms will change as well.
1930's - The Ruth Era
Stars - Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx
We'll be starting this in 1933 because that was when the first All-Star game happened.
1940's and 50's - The Williams-DiMaggio Era
Stars - Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, Hank Greenberg
Players loading into this one will be starting in 1941 which was when Williams hit .406 and DiMaggio hit safely in 56 straight games.
1960's - The Mantle Era
Stars - Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron
Upon starting you'll be jumped into 1961 the year of the thrilling Mantle-Maris homerun chase.
1969 - The Expansion Era
Stars - Steve Carlton, Nolan Ryan, Johnny Bench
Like rebuilding teams? Well this era is for you! Control tons of expansion teams from Montreal to Milwaukee!
1980's - The Schmidt Era
Stars - Mike Schmidt, Pete Rose, George Brett
Yeah... didn't really know what to call this era. Also the least fleshed out on where to start. So anyway...
1990's - The Griffey Era
Stars - Ken Griffey Jr., Randy Johnson, Cal Ripken Jr.
Get dropped into 1991 when Griffey really started to take off. From here the eras will start to have set in stone, starting and ending years.
1998-2005 - The Steroid Era
"Stars" - Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa
Just a bunch of cheaters. Nothing to see here.
2005-2015 - The Pujols Era
Stars - Albert Pujols, Miguel Cabrera, Ichiro Suzuki
Want a star-studded draft class? Well look no further than 2009. For entertainment purposes, you'll be starting in 2008 to give some other teams the chance to draft future superstars.
2015-2023 - The Statcast Era
Stars - Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts
And now we come to the present-day MLBTS. Nothing new, nothing flashy.

After the infamous game 2, Jimmy mentioned in an interview that he respect Grant William for what he did.
So he let him win 3 as a sign of respect... and destroy his ass in game 7 like the pussy he is.

Arcanemigration ch4 Room to grow
As I sit at the edge of a stream near the entrance of my cave i Cast my gaze upon the tranquil scenery, I realize that it holds a newfound significance for me. It has provided me with sustenance, a source of water, and now a temporary respite from the stress of constant work. The fish continue their rhythmic dance in the water.
I reach for my fishing spear, determined to catch a meal to replenish my strength. As I prepare to strike, I hear a faint rustling from the nearby bushes. Instinctively, I grip the spear tighter and scan the surroundings. The eyes of the goblins still haunt my thoughts, reminding me that danger lurks even in the most peaceful moments.
Instead of a goblin that emerges from the brush. It is a creature unlike any I have encountered before—a majestic white pearlescent stag with antlers that seem to reach towards the heavens. Its eyes are filled swirling waves of a blue wisdom and a green of serenity that I have rarely witnessed.
The stag approaches the stream, its graceful movements leaving me in awe. It drinks from the water with a glowing reflection shimmering in the gentle ripples. I watch in silence, a mix of reverence and curiosity stirring within me. Could this be a sign? A guiding presence in this harsh world?
The stag lifts its head, its gaze meeting mine. For a brief moment, time stands still. And then, as if acknowledging my presence, it takes a step closer, its hooves barely making a sound on the soft earth.
In that moment, a realization dawns upon me. The goblins, the battles, the struggle to survive—they are but a small part of a much greater tapestry of the journey to come. There are forces at play beyond my comprehension, and while they may not have taken notice of my deeds, they have sent me a message through this ethereal encounter.
I lower my spear, a newfound sense of purpose coursing through my veins. I will not only defend this sanctuary against the goblin hordes but also strive to understand the mysteries that surround me. I will seek knowledge, forge alliances, and uncover the truths that lie hidden within this world.
With renewed determination, I set my sights on fortifying the cave, transforming it into a stronghold that not only protects me but also serves as a beacon of resilience and defiance. The goblins may still pose a threat, but I am no longer just a survivor—I am a warrior with a purpose.
The stag watches me closely and thoughtfully As I prepare to embark on this new chapter, I offer my silent gratitude to the creature before it gracefully disappears into the depths of the forest.
The journey ahead will be arduous, and the trials I face will test my strength, both physical and spiritual. I may be alone but With the spirit of the stag guiding me, and the scars of my past battles etched into my flesh, I step forward, ready to face whatever challenges lie ahead.
I am the defender of this sanctuary, the seeker of truths, and the embodiment of resilience. And as I move forward, I carry with me the wisdom of the stag and the unwavering determination to protect what is mine.
Inside the cave, I take stock of my resources. Though limited, they are enough to begin the task at hand. And get to work smoothing down the hard stone again until it is the right shape. Then heat up the rock in my fore and then drip cold water along the edge to shatter bits off to make a sharp edge. Then I find the largest bone in the bone pile seemingly a femur and with some work and supplies I bind them together. Lastly I char the bone to seal it.
{Crude woodcutting axe} Wood-damage : +50% Range:3 Bone: +1 durability Char: +1 longevity
Using this makeshift tool, I venture into the surrounding forest, seeking sturdy trees suitable for reinforcement. With each swing of the axe, I feel a sense of empowerment. It is not just the physical act of cutting wood but also the symbol of taking control over my environment. I am no longer at the mercy of nature; I am the one shaping my destiny.
The axe bites into the wood, and with each felled tree, I feel like it's getting easier. Then chopping the tree into logs and branches. I gather logs and branches, forming a stockpile near the cave entrance. I return multiple times, driven by a relentless determination to create a formidable barrier against any future onslaught. I also collect large rocks from the nearby riverbed, utilizing them to strengthen the cave's entrance.
Hours turn into days as I toil, the sweat mingling with the dirt on my brow. With each passing moment, the cave transforms into a sanctuary that reflects my resilience. The once-vulnerable entrance is now fortified with thick logs and sturdy rocks, creating a formidable barrier that would give even the most determined goblin pause.
As I stand back to survey my handiwork, a sense of accomplishment washes over me. The cave, once a mere shelter, has evolved into a stronghold—a testament to my will to survive and protect what is mine. The scars on my body are mirrored in the scars on the land, each a reminder of the battles fought and won.
With the physical defenses in place, I turn my attention to the interior of the cave. I make a simple stone chisel with a replaceable head and useing the same sharp stone, I shape smaller logs into makeshift furniture—a crude bed, a rough-hewn table, and even a shelf to store my meager belongings. I carve niches into the walls to hold torches, their flickering light banishing the shadows that once haunted this place.
As I sit on my newly crafted bed, a flicker of the white stag's presence dances in my mind. I realize that my soul has been blessed with a simple yet useful ability—a keen intuition that guides me in times of danger. It is as if the spirit of the white stag has bestowed upon me a heightened sense of awareness, allowing me to anticipate danger before it strikes.
(Blessing of the stag) Soul trait The user knows when immediate death is near.
With the cave fortified and made livable, I find a moment of respite. I lay on my rough bed, the scars on my body throbbing with both pain and pride. The journey has been grueling, and the battles have taken their toll, but I am ready to face whatever lies ahead. In that moment I notice some notifications I may have ignored or didn't see before.
{Shelter -> Home} Sufficient upgrades have been made do you accept the ownership of this new Home. YES : NO
It doesn't take long but I say yes after I do other pop-ups make themselves know.
HOME This designation partains to places meant for long term living not just survival and can have major improvements and is meant for months to years of living. Many improvements can be made, few expansions can be made tho and only minor differences can be erected. If major improvements are made until there are none left to make and all minor traps are established then it will automatically move into the [BASE] designation. This designation can trigger only minor events.
There now seems to be a few tabs available to me including (defenses),(furniture),(waist room),(pool room),(the pit),(main room)
[You have now made the first step to living in this world and have gained one new skill and 1 level]
Learned skill [ wood working] Rarity: uncommon The user can efficiently cut trees down and work them into anything from small art pieces and furniture to walls and defenses.
And I guess I need to now see what leveling up is like. It can't be that hard I'll also need to go through my windows and learn everything I can about this system.
STATS LV:6 CLASS:NONE NAME: WILLIAM RACE:HUMAN [WHITE] AGE: 23YEARS OLD WEIGHT: 250LB HEALTH :(LV6 * CON14)= 84 ARCANA :(LV6 * INT33) 198 -198=0 PHYSICAL : (LV6 *DEX10)= 60
STRENGTH : 15 DEXTERITY :10 CONSTITUTION :14 INTELLIGENCE :33 WISDOM :27 CHARISMA :-2 LUCK :10
STAT POINTS :5
I close my eyes, allowing the exhaustion to wash over me, knowing that tomorrow will bring new challenges. But with the wisdom of the stag etched into my soul and the strength of my defenses surrounding me, I find solace in the knowledge that I am prepared. And with 5 stat points I should be able to see a difference after using them.
The goblins may regroup and seek revenge, or another threat can raise it's ugly head but they will find a changed man awaiting them—a warrior with a fortified sanctuary, a soul.

1. Having the “more talented team” is not a magic bullet to win a series. Sure you think Sam Hauser is better than the others teams 9th man. That’s great. This does not mean that Hauser’s team wins every playoff series. Many “less talented teams “ with a HOF Star have been dragged to the finals.
   
2. The role players piece. Derrick White is not better than Trey Young. 14 mins Rob Williams is not the next Shaq. Al Horford is not an “awesome player” or an “elite shooter” at this point. Grant Williams scored 3 points last night. Come the fuck on. The wild over valuing of public teams (especially Boston’s) role players makes me believe even more in the Boston Media Mafia. It’s “I’d take Iguodala!!” But way way worse and 12 months a year. We have taken so so many Hauser ear beatings. Give it a break.
   
3. Tatum is not gonna be the best player in the league. He’s not “gonna become a connector like Jokic” He’s been outplayed by Steph and Jimmy badly the past two seasons. Those guys are not in the conversation for 2023 best player. He’s 26 (an age most non Celtics get written off as “he is what he is” by the BMM), Tatum is not “ONLY 19 anymore”. He has been on a stacked team for his entire career. He’s really good helped by being on a good team. Not a mvp/ best player in the world kinda guy.
   
4. The Celtics crowd- stop it. I don’t wanna hear about it again. It’s not a good crowd. It’s not a “black panther suit”. They can barely be .500 in the playoffs. They boo quickly and sound quite as fuck most of the time. Give it a 2 year break.
   
5. The injury narrative- for every minute talking about Tatum’s rolled ankle talk about Jimmy playing through the same injury and Hero not touching the floor in the whole series. Injuries happen to every team…. Every year. Not just the Celtics who were a 2 seed and crapped the bed to a 8 seed. Also stop it with the “he must be hurt because he didn’t shoot 40% from 3 in a game 7”… Bill and his dad pretty much said the entire Celtics roster was mystery hurt , just not on any injury report last night. Amazing.
   

What else? I’d love to think the Media Mafia would eat some crow and come back more reasonable next year but I have my doubts.

"Okay," Sookie called out. "That's a wrap!"
A ragged cheer went up from the cast and crew. Deacon walked around, clapping his hands and cheering loudly, making sure everyone else was cheering, too. Sookie walked over to her chair and sank into it, her feet throbbing in time to the cheering people around her. She smiled at anyone who caught her eye and just relaxed.
This was the end of a grueling, forty-five day shooting schedule that had been supposed to be ten hour days, but had ended up being more like thirteen to eighteen hour days for her. They weren't done filming the season. Far from it, in fact. But these were the worst shots, and the cast and crew involved had all agreed to push through hard until it was done. After this, they had about two more months of shooting on a more normal schedule, and then editing could begin.
Deacon, despite his enthusiasm for the end of the push, had not had to attend most of the shots they got, and had instead, been spending 'quality' time with a couple of local groupies and the White Lady. Sookie didn't begrudge him this, of course. She worried a little about the amount of booger sugar going up his nose at times, but his agent had repeatedly assured her that he was using far more often during shoots than during his off time.
Besides, it was only fitting that the star of the show should enjoy the fruits of his fame. Sookie herself had picked up a bisexual couple a week or two ago, when they had a shoot end 'early' (at nine PM) and the next's day's shoot wasn't scheduled to begin until eight AM. She had left set almost immediately and headed to a local gay bar, where someone had recognized her from her OnlyFans days and insisted upon introducing his boyfriend.
She sighed, remembering the sensation of two well-endowed men thrusting into her, and how she'd simply melted when the one behind her leaned forward and around to kiss the other. Bi men were soooo hawt...
She promised herself she'd try to find another bisexual 'gay' couple, now that she had the time.
Deacon had finally got everyone sufficiently enthusiastic -which was a credit to his charisma, really, as everybody was exhausted- and came over to sit next to her in his own chair.
"I am so ready for a couple weeks off," he said.
"It's one week," Sookie reminded him. "And then you need to be ready for the fight scenes. Have you been working with your choreographer?"
"I haven't really had the time..." Deacon whined, causing Sookie to sigh.
"Deek," she said, sitting up in her chair and turning to face him. "You haven't needed to be on set for the past two weeks. You've been coming to, in your own words, 'help keep morale up'. And while I do appreciate your efforts in that regards, it is far more important for you to be ready to shoot your fight scenes in a week. I'm serious here. You need to get with your choreographer and get your moves nailed down tight. We don't have time to push those shoots back any further."
Deacon held up his hands in surrender. "I'll be down at the dojo tomorrow, I swear."
"Tomorrow morning," Sookie insisted.
"Tomorrow morning," Deacon agreed. "In fact, I'm going to get the playbook and go over it tonight, to try to get a head start."
Sookie smiled and patted him on the knee as she rose. She didn't want to be here anymore. The PAs and crew could finish cleaning everything up so the teardown crews could get started tomorrow.
She found her personal assistant and instructed her to make sure everyone knew to do their own breakdowns, then left. Filming on set had certain advantages, including the fact that she was within walking distance of her hotel.
The security guard that Julie had insisted she maintain since that incident a few years ago with the psycho stan peeled herself off the wall she'd been holding up and fell into step behind her. Sookie wouldn't have minded so much, except Julie had carefully picked married, monogamous men and women to fill her security schedule with, to avoid any 'conflicts of interest'.
This gal, Linda Gottlieb, was probably the worst of all. She had a girlfriend and a boyfriend, and yet refused to sleep with anyone else. On top of that, she was as slender as Sookie, flat chested (which Sookie found to be a major turn on) and hard as a rock, with veiny arms and shoulders and even a few visible on her belly.
Sookie was a woman of many tastes, but skinny girls with visible veins and no tits were one of her more notable favorites, and so Linda's categorical refusal to so much as let Sookie slip a hand down her pants was grating.
Linda wasn't wearing a uniform. She wore a tight tank top and a loose flannel with the sleeves rolled up and the front unbuttoned over a pair of blue jeans and hiking boots. Sookie knew she had a gun on her somewhere, but couldn't speculate as to where.
Well, that's not true. Sookie imagined the handle sticking of her ass, riding up between the cheeks of that ass that all flat-chested women seemed to have that was categorically unfair to better-if-still-modestly endowed women like Sookie. She slowed down to get a peek at it.
"Looking at my ass again?" Linda asked.
"Yes," Sookie said. "I was wondering if you keep your gun there. The handle could fit between those cheeks and nobody would be the wiser."
Linda laughed and lifted her flannel to show a handgun tucked into her belt on her hip. "Sorry to disappoint," she said. "But I kinda need to keep it where I could easily get at it."
Sookie sighed, her pleasant illusion ruined.
They turned left out of the studio gates and walked up the road. Despite the presence of the studio, this was kind of a rough area, so Sookie appreciated having some security as she made the walk. Not that she couldn't handle herself, but she'd learned the hard way that being taken by surprise left her as vulnerable as anyone.
They hadn't gotten more than a half a block before a ragged looking man approached them, reeking of booze and shit. His clothes were filthy and torn and he had a scraggly beard that ranged from a centimeter to three inches long, seemingly at random.
"Spare a dollar?" he asked.
"No," Linda said, stepping forward to catch his attention so Sookie could slip past.
"S'just a dollar, lady. I'll lick your pussy for it!" The man leered at Linda, who didn't blink or flinch, but rather gave him a hard shove back.
"Don't you fucking crowd me, talking shit like that," she said menacingly, taking another step forward to keep him off balance.
"Be respectful," she added with force. The man looked like he wanted to argue, but something in the way she looked or held herself made it clear to him that Linda was not to be trifled with. He stepped back until his back was to the wall of the building behind him and watched as Linda turned and caught back up to Sookie, who was watching the whole thing over her shoulder.
"Fucking Dykes!" the man shouted. "Suck my dick!"
"You'd think that at least one of them would figure out that being aggressive like that doesn't work," Sookie mused.
"It doesn't work on you or me, but that's because we know we could take his head off if he tried to get violent," Linda said. "Most women aren't fighters. They'll give him cash just to get him to stop harassing them."
"Fair enough," Sookie said.
This was a common occurrence. Almost every time Sookie walked to her hotel, at least one homeless person would try to panhandle her. Sometimes, if she had any cash, she'd give them some. Once in a blue moon, one would engender enough sympathy for a good payout, a hundred bucks or so. But most of the time, they struck her as entitled ruffians, living on the street thanks to their own bad decisions and trying to get by on other people's labor.
She knew that was an old-fashioned mindset. She knew a lot of these people would, if they got clean of whatever they were using, sort out their lives and take care of business. She knew that the DCM Group even had a charitable arm who straight up gave condos and large sums of money to many homeless people, who immediately used that gift to get back on their feet. She knew the stats, too.
But this particular area seemed to attract the sort of homeless people whom right-wing motards used as an archetype for all homeless people. Twice, someone from the crew had been assaulted, causing Sookie to declare that she and the stunt coordinator were the only ones allowed to walk to and from the studio.
"I wonder if they're actually even homeless," Linda said, her thoughts echoing Sookie's.
"Me too," Sookie said. "I mean, it's a very poor neighborhood, adjacent to a place where very wealthy people work. There's no rule that says you have to be homeless to panhandle."
Linda nodded. Sookie wondered idly if she'd been following her own logic, or seeking out a belief that made her feel better about judging the people here. She wasn't sure which, really.
The area they moved through got progressively nicer as they continued. They turned the last corner, with three blocks still to go when Sookie saw the next one.
This one was older. he only had about a week's worth of beard on his face, though Sookie could see that it was mostly gray. He wore similar clothes to the other one, the once-vibrant colors having long since faded towards a muted gray tone. His clothes, however, looked cleaner and the holes had all been neatly stitched. As they drew close, Sookie could read his sign.
Please help Leave a dollar or take a resume Will work for food
Sure enough, he had a stack of resumes weighted down with a rock next to him. Sookie stopped, intrigued and bent down to retrieve one. She handed the man a folded ten dollar bill at the same time. A reward for creativity in his panhandling, she thought.
She looked at it. The man had a pair of enlistments in the Marine Corps at the top of his work experience. It was back in the early 2000s, and it mentioned Helmand Province, which Sookie recalled had been at the center of a lot of the fighting in Afghanistan.
The next few lines were security companies, starting with a high-end competitor to the Group, and then a long sequence of construction and day-labor work, ending on his current work, which was "Self Employed - Private Investigations". Below that, he had a string of qualifications, including armed security, close protection and bail enforcement.
"This is actually quite a good resume," Sookie told him. She glanced up at the top to get his name, Richard Nixon.
"Richard Nixon?" Sookie asked. "Like the president?"
Richard nodded. "I'll work," he said hopefully. "I can swing a hammer and do plumbing. I'll do a full day's work for lunch and dinner, or a hundred bucks, whichever you prefer."
Sookie handed the resume to Linda, who looked down at it.
"Ain't much different than mine," she said. "Oorah."
"Oorah," Richard muttered back, seemingly on pure instinct.
"So why are you out here, Richard?" Sookie asked. "Your resume says you're self-employed as a private eye."
Richard shrugged. Sookie noted the redness and swelling of his nose. "Work's been scarce," he said. "Been getting fewer jobs for the last few years. Fewer jobs means less money, less money means losing my office, not being able to afford nice clothes, which leads to fewer jobs."
Sookie looked a question at Linda, who shrugged. "We're always looking for investigators. It can be hard to recruit former cops, and those we do are often old enough not to stay on for more than a few years before retiring."
Sookie smiled and nodded, turning back to Richard. "You want an interview?"
"Hell yeah," he said with some enthusiasm. "As long as they don't mind me looking a little rough around the edges."
"Where do you live?" Sookie asked. Richard gestured around. "Lost my apartment last month," he said. Sookie pursed her lips and then nodded and held out a hand to him.
"Come on, Richard. I'm Sookie, and this is Linda. I'll make you a deal. I'll get you a nice outfit to wear and arrange an interview at the LA office tomorrow. I'll put you up on my couch for the night, too. That way, you can shower and shave and look presentable for it. What do you think?"
Richard took her hand and let her help him up. "Are you serious?" he asked. Sookie nodded.
"Holy crap, thank you, lady. Sookie, I mean. Thank you." His eyes began to get watery. "I don't... I don't even know what to say. That would be amazing."
Sookie smiled, her heart wrenching for the guy. She knew he had a drinking problem, but she also remembered all those people the Group's charities helped. Get someone on their feet, and there was a good chance they'd stay there.
"Do you have stuff to get?"
"I uh... I have a storage shed. It's paid up through the end of the year," he said. "My stuff is safe there, I just need to go get my toiletries."
"Don't worry about that," Sookie said, stepping to the edge of the sidewalk and waiting for the traffic to clear enough to cross the road. "We can stop by a drug store, too."
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Sookie and Linda took Richard shopping and got him everything he needed. Which wasn't much, really. Sookie had a spare toothbrush, razors, shaving cream and cologne at her hotel room. It was all stuff she kept on hand to be the best slut she could be, and make her dishes du jour feel welcome. They bought him deodorant and an electric beard trimmer, and decided to take a pit stop at a hair and nails salon next to the pharmacy.
The girls there had cooed and gooed over Sookie and Linda helping this man out, and refused to accept any money for the trim he got. Unfortunately, they weren't set up to shave a man (all of the other clients inside were women), but Richard protested that he was perfectly capable of shaving himself, so it all worked out.
The next stop was, at Sookie's insistence, one of the ultra-high-end men's clothing stores near her hotel. Linda had protested that simply taking a car to Walmart would be good enough, but Sookie would have none of that.
"Linda, it's been over six years since I've seen a person in Walmart that I'd be willing to give a handy to. It's been even longer since I've seen any clothing there that looked like it didn't come from Walmart, especially the suits. We're not going to Walmart."
As a result, Richard got fitted for a custom-tailored suit and outfitted with a tie that was a pleasant, deep blue, bespeckled with tiny, gold-embroidered Marine Corps logos. He seemed pleased with it, and had to keep wiping his eyes as he repeatedly and profusely thanked her.
When all was done, they finally went to the hotel. Sookie had a full suite on the top floor. It wasn't the biggest suite, but it was close, with two spare bedrooms, a living room and a full kitchen, in addition to a balcony that afforded her a great view of the city (so long as the smog wasn't too bad) and a private elevator to the rooftop pool.
Linda took her usual spot at the door to await her relief for the evening while Sookie showed Richard the large bathroom and made sure he had everything he needed. While he showered and shaved, she decided to review the script.
She walked over to the safe in the living room and carefully punched in her combination on the keypad.
The scripts for The Legend of Jimmy were like solid gold. Every studio out there wanted to get their hands on one, to steal ideas from. Every fan wanted to get one, just for the thrill of knowing what was going to happen next. During the second season's filming, they'd had multiple scripts stolen and leaked, and Sookie had learned to crack down on that. As a result, she was the only one who ever had a full set of scripts for any given season. She kept them safely under lock and key at all times.
She pulled out her working copy, which was different from the 'archive' copy she also kept in the safe. The working copy had all of her handwritten notes on it. She closed the safe back up and locked it, then sat down at the table and flipped open to the scenes they would be filming after the break. Using a red pen, she made notes for herself, things to remember during shooting, like camera angles and notes on the VFX.
She heard the shower turn off, but she was engrossed in her work when the door opened.
"Thanks again," Richard said, causing her to look up. He had a towel around his waist, but Sookie noted that he had a lean torso, with some muscle still there, despite a rough life. Clean shaven now, he looked much better. He'd never get a gig as a model, but he was handsome enough in his own way. Sookie smiled at him.
"You don't have to keep thanking me," she said. "I'm happy to help."
She closed her script and stood, walking it over to the safe. Obscuring her hands with her body, she punched in the code again and placed the script inside. She hadn't yet closed the door when she heard Richard mutter "Oh shit."
She turned to look and froze. He'd turned back towards the bathroom, and then dropped his towel by accident. He was currently in the process of picking it up, affording Sookie a great view of his ass and what might well have been considered a third leg hanging from between the other two.
It came almost to his knees.
A flush of heat went through her, washing away all thoughts of largess and generosity, and kindling a very selfish desire. She heard the spattering on the hardwood floor where she crouched as her usual over-the-top wetness kicked into high gear and soaked through her pants in seconds. She could feel herself throbbing as she eyed Richard's enormous member.
Her disguise slipped and the horns erupted from her head, her tail curled up painfully inside her pants and her skin turned red, with large patches of scales. Operating purely on instinct, she magicked up a veil of mundanity. She didn't want Richard to freak out, and this would keep him from registering her appearance as anything out of the ordinary.
He retrieved his towel and made to wrap it back around his waist, but Sookie shot to her feet and spun, already ripping her shirt off.
"Wait," she said. Richard froze, then turned to look at her over one shoulder. She tossed her shirt on the couch and peeled off her pants. She wasn't wearing any underwear or bra, of course. She never did.
"I just thought of a way you could thank me," she purred, taking a languid step forward. Richard reacted immediately to the sight of her naked, turning, his hog's leg stiffening and rising from its vertical hang slightly.
"Are you, uh... I mean... I'm not..." Richard stammered. Sookie stepped closer to him and put her hands on his shoulder, then ran them down his chest.
"I am damn sure I want to do this, if that's what you're asking," she said, her hands reaching lower as she stepped close enough to press her breasts into his ribs. She took hold of him and felt him grow almost immediately rock hard as he gasped.
"Wow," he said. "This is... This is like something from a porno with a bad script..." he said.
"Uh huh," Sookie said. "And we're about to do the fun parts of it." She pressed her lips into his, and then squealed in delight as he grabbed her by the ass and hoisted her up.
"Where?" he asked into her mouth.
"Pussy, mouth and ass," she replied. She felt the heat rush through his cheeks.
"I meant where in this room," he said.
"I don't fucking care," Sookie responded, lining his huge cock up with her most convenient hole and squirming down onto it with a loud gasp.
"In the bedroom!" Linda shouted. "Please, for the love of god, in the bedroom!"
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Sookie awoke the next morning and rolled over to see if Richard was up for a little wake-and-shake. Her hands slapped the empty bed and she pouted.
"Richard?" she called, a wonderful aroma meeting her nose as she did. "Are you making coffee already? I'll fall in love with you, or deepthroat you, your choice, if you are!"
He didn't answer.
She opened her eyes and saw that his new suit was missing. An empty hanger was hooked to the coathanger next to the closet. She climbed out of bed, frowning, and walked out into the living room.
It was empty. She could smell the coffee even stronger, and she walked into the kitchen to find the coffee pot full and a business card sitting next to it. She picked it up and peered at it with sleep-bleary eyes.
"Eric Stephens, Private Investigations, Corporate Espionage, Bail Bonds, Security Consultation," she read out loud. There was a QR code on it, so she picked up her phone from where it had been flung to the floor last night and scanned it. While the page loaded, she glanced in the bathroom to see Richard's old clothes still piled there.
She glanced at her phone to see a very clean-shaven and well-dressed Richard smiling at the camera at the top of a very tastefully designed web page. She scrolled through it for a moment, confused. This was clearly him, but why had he given her a fake name? She supposed he could have had this nice website built back when he was still working enough to afford it, but... It seemed off. It didn't fit. Sookie didn't get it.
That was, until she looked to her own pile of clothes by the safe and saw the door still hanging open. With a gasp, she rushed over only to find the safe empty. Both of her scripts were gone!
"Shit!" she shouted.
The door opened and a large, muscular man dressed like a lawyer rushed in, a gun in hand.
"Miss Ohma, is everything all right?" he asked after scanning the room and peering through the open doors.
"No," Sookie wailed. "I just got my scripts stolen!"
"The gentleman who left this morning?" her guard asked. She nodded. "I'm so sorry, Miss Ohma. I would have stopped him if I knew."
"No, you did fine," Sookie said as her eyes filled with frustrated tears. "You're used to men heading out in the morning. Usually they do it after I wake up and we can get another good fuck in, but still... You didn't do anything wrong."
"He left a note," the guard said. "I saw it taped to the inside of the door." Sookie looked over and saw a folded piece of paper taped there. She stalked over and ripped it down, sniffling angrily and wiping at her eyes to read it.

 Dear Sookie, Last night was probably the best night I've had in my life. It's certainly the best night I can remember. If you ever want to do it again, just let me know. I left you a card by the coffee machine, and there's a full pot for you, as well. If you don't ever want to see me again, well, I guess I understand. I'm sorry to have left the way I did, but I'm a man of my word, and my client was willing to pay a lot of money for that script. I hope this doesn't hurt you too much. For what it's worth, I'm sorry if I upset you. Wishing you all the best, Eric 

Sookie crumbled up the paper and angrily threw it across the room.
"Motherfucker!" she shouted. The guard winced, but said nothing.
"He scammed me," Sookie said. "Got a nice new suit out of me, seduced me with that redwood growing between his legs and then ran off with my fucking scripts!"
She let her claws form and dug them into her thighs, carving bloody furrows that healed almost as fast as she made them. The guard started and rushed over.
"Ma'am, please," he said. "I'm not supposed to let you hurt yourself."
Sookie let him pull her hands up to her chest. She leaned into him for a moment. "You're married, aren't you?" she said.
"Uh, no," he said. Sookie turned her head to regard him. She didn't recognize him. "What's your name?"
"Devin, Ma'am," he said. "Devin Iglesias. This is my first shift on your detail."
"Who put you on this shift?"
"Uhh, Missus Williams. She said I'd enjoy this detail, and I agreed. I'm a huge fan of your show, Miss Ohma."
"Are you gay?" Sookie asked. Devin blinked. "Uh, no, Ma'am."
Sookie smiled. "I need you to do two things," she said.
"The second, and most important thing, I need you to call the office and ask for any information they have on a private investigator named Eric Stephens who works out of LA."
Devin nodded. "Yes, ma'am. And the first thing?"
Sookie smiled wider. "I need you to find out the real reason why Inanna thought you'd enjoy this posting."

Panic! At the Disco - Pretty. Odd. - $13.95 w/ free shipping

Tempting as it may be, don't read the dropping of the exclamation point from Panic at the Disco's name as a sign that the emo quartet is in a rush to be taken seriously. Don't even take their blatant aping of Sgt. Pepper's on Pretty. Odd as indication that Panic at the Disco wants to be taken seriously. There doesn't seem to be a serious bone within the bodies of any of the four members, but the wondrous thing about Pretty. Odd is that it's impossible to discern what silliness is intentional and what is accidental, the product of a band discovering the Beatles long after their 2005 debut A Fever You Can't Sweat Out turned into a hit. There's a startling naïveté to PATD's sudden immersion in symphonic psychedelic pop; the band is either too young or dumb to not realize that they're putting together familiar elements wrong, or that they shouldn't be attempting the baroque ballads and vaudeville shuffles that pepper this album...but they're smart enough to send-up the opening of Pepper's, twisting the Beatles' declaration that they were now Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band around, claiming that they're they same band they always were. Of course this is a bald-faced lie, as the only clear remnants from PATD's debut are the overly complicated song titles and fussy lyrics, but few will complain as the group retain their theatrical ridiculousness while unveiling a newfound panache for pop, all derived from their desire to pattern themselves after the Beatles. Panic at the Disco are hardly the first modern rock band to slavishly follow the example of their peers -- My Chemical Romance copied every one of Queen's exaggerated moves for The Black Parade, while the Killers treated Sam's Town as if it was a Springsteen coloring book -- but PATD's clueless, audacious thievery of the Beatles pays back far greater dividends, partially because stealing from the Fab Four guarantees an emphasis on melody over style, but also because PATD shows far more humor than MCR or the Killers. That humor -- and it's possible to laugh at and laugh along with the band in equal measure here -- makes Pretty. Odd a giddy absurdity, as Panic at the Disco is determined to have it both ways: to make grand, pompous music while retaining their identity as pranksters. The album is so out of control, it's hard to tell whether the group planned Pretty. Odd to be a kaleidoscopic mess, or if occurred by happenstance, but that raggedness will appeal to the teens who loved A Fever You Can't Sweat Out, but this bafflingly blurred Brit-pop could hook in older listeners, too, either through its genuine tunefulness or through pop junkies who will marvel at how "Folkin' Around" comes startlingly close to re-creating the sound of the Byrds circa Sweetheart of the Rodeo, or how "Do You Know What I'm Seeing" is equal parts Morrissey parody and homage. It all adds up to a pretty and odd record and it erases no suspicions that the band aren't quite sure of what they're doing, but the glorious thing about Pretty. Odd is that the album works in spite of this...or perhaps because of it. Either way, this is a deliriously jumbled, left-field delight.

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LEGEND

Note	Description
Italics	Pitched previous day or twice in last 3 days.
Strikethrough	Pitched back to back days.
Bold	Recent transaction.
L3:##	Number of pitches thrown in last 3 days.
***	SP first start.
**	SP yet to reach 5.0 innings in a game.
*	SP yet to surpass 6.0 innings in a game.

BULLPEN USAGE

Team	Opp	SP	CL	SU8	SU7	MID	LR
ARI	COL	Zac Gallen	Miguel CastroL3:25, Andrew ChafinL3:22		Scott McGoughL3:33	Austin AdamsL3:8, Kyle NelsonL3:31, José RuizL3:8, Kevin Ginkel	Drey JamesonL3:59
ATL	@OAK	Bryce Elder	Raisel Iglesias	Nick Anderson	Collin McHughL3:21	A.J. MinterL3:8, Jesse ChavezL3:13, Joe JiménezL3:30, Kirby YatesL3:27	Lucas LuetgeL3:30
BAL	CLE	Kyle Gibson	Félix BautistaL3:15	Yennier CanoL3:15	Bryan BakerL3:14	Mike BaumannL3:13, Danny CoulombeL3:3, Mychal GivensL3:23, Cionel PérezL3:10	Keegan AkinL3:40
BOS	CIN	Brayan Bello	Kenley JansenL3:13	Chris MartinL3:7	Josh Winckowski	Kutter CrawfordL3:27, Joely RodríguezL3:18, Justin Garza, Nick PivettaL3:54	Corey Kluber
CHC	TBR	Kyle Hendricks**	Mark Leiter Jr.L3:16, Adbert Alzolay	Michael FulmerL3:38	Michael Rucker	Brandon HughesL3:41, Jeremiah EstradaL3:39, Julian MerryweatherL3:13	Javier Assad
CHW	LAA	Lucas Giolito	Liam HendriksL3:27	Kendall GravemanL3:6	Joe KellyL3:41	Reynaldo LópezL3:3, Keynan MiddletonL3:32, Aaron BummerL3:28, Garrett CrochetL3:46	Gregory SantosL3:40
CIN	@BOS	Ben Lively*	Alexis DíazL3:40	Lucas SimsL3:27	Ian GibautL3:29	Alex YoungL3:8, Buck FarmerL3:12, Fernando Cruz, Eduardo Salazar	Kevin HergetL3:20
CLE	@BAL	Cal Quantrill	Emmanuel Clase	James KarinchakL3:16	Trevor StephanL3:16	Eli MorganL3:16, Enyel De Los SantosL3:29, Sam HentgesL3:23, Nick SandlinL3:19	Xzavion CurryL3:28
COL	@ARI	Kyle Freeland	Pierce JohnsonL3:6	Justin LawrenceL3:33	Jake BirdL3:29	Brent SuterL3:22, Daniel BardL3:19, Brad HandL3:25, Matt CarasitiL3:36	Peter LambertL3:43
DET	TEX	Alex Faedo*	Alex LangeL3:12	Jason FoleyL3:14	Will VestL3:25	José CisneroL3:16, Chasen ShreveL3:8, Tyler HoltonL3:28, Mason EnglertL3:34	Tyler AlexanderL3:9
HOU	MIN	Brandon Bielak	Ryan PresslyL3:37	Bryan AbreuL3:48	Hector NerisL3:15	Ryne StanekL3:9, Phil MatonL3:24, Rafael MonteroL3:17, Seth MartinezL3:12	Parker MushinskiL3:22
KCR	@STL	Zack Greinke*	Scott BarlowL3:27	Aroldis ChapmanL3:27	Taylor ClarkeL3:21	Josh StaumontL3:29, Amir GarrettL3:20, Carlos HernándezL3:28, Jose CuasL3:9, Nick Wittgren	Mike MayersL3:76
LAA	@CHW	Tyler Anderson	Carlos EstévezL3:32	Chris DevenskiL3:23	Jacob WebbL3:28	Ben JoyceL3:12, Aaron LoupL3:13, Chase SilsethL3:35, Sam Bachman	Tucker Davidson
LAD	WSN	Tony Gonsolin*	Evan PhillipsL3:22, Brusdar GraterolL3:36, Caleb FergusonL3:24			Yency AlmonteL3:26, Shelby MillerL3:35, Victor GonzálezL3:23, Alex Vesia, Justin BruihlL3:16	Phil BickfordL3:43
MIA	SDP	Sandy Alcantara	Dylan FloroL3:13	Tanner ScottL3:21	Huascar BrazobanL3:20	Matt BarnesL3:27, JT ChargoisL3:21, Andrew NardiL3:22, Steven OkertL3:38	Bryan HoeingL3:14
MIL	@TOR	Adrian Houser*	Devin WilliamsL3:26	Peter StrzeleckiL3:29	Joel PayampsL3:15	Hoby Milner, Elvis Peguero, Trevor MegillL3:14, Jake Cousins, Jake Cousins	Bryse Wilson
MIN	@HOU	Joe Ryan	Jhoan DuranL3:41	Jorge LópezL3:28	Brock StewartL3:31	Emilio PagánL3:7, Jovani MoranL3:9, Griffin JaxL3:12, Cole SandsL3:16	José De LeónL3:27
NYM	PHI	Kodai Senga*	David Robertson, Adam Ottavino		Brooks RaleyL3:6	Drew SmithL3:28, Jeff BrighamL3:45, Dominic LeoneL3:32, Tommy HunterL3:16, Stephen NogosekL3:29	Josh Walker
NYY	@SEA	Nestor Cortes	Michael KingL3:22, Clay HolmesL3:28, Wandy PeraltaL3:25			Ron MarinaccioL3:20, Albert AbreuL3:30, Jimmy CorderoL3:14, Matt Krook	Ryan Weber
OAK	ATL	JP Sears*	Trevor MayL3:33, Lucas ErcegL3:47, Richard LoveladyL3:8			Shintaro FujinamiL3:20, Sam Moll, Austin PruittL3:29, Sam LongL3:26	Ken WaldichukL3:16
PHI	@NYM	Ranger Suárez*	Craig KimbrelL3:19	Seranthony Domínguez	Matt StrahmL3:24	Gregory Soto, Connor BrogdonL3:18, Jeff HoffmanL3:41, Andrew VasquezL3:38, Yunior MarteL3:27	Dylan CoveyL3:30
PIT	@SFG	Johan Oviedo	David BednarL3:29	Colin HoldermanL3:14	Dauri MoretaL3:18	Robert StephensonL3:10, Jose HernandezL3:34, Roansy ContrerasL3:22, Rob ZastryznyL3:31, Yohan Ramirez	Cody BoltonL3:38
SDP	@MIA	Ryan Weathers*	Josh Hader	Nick MartinezL3:29	Steven Wilson	Tim Hill, Tom Cosgrove, Brent HoneywellL3:32, Domingo TapiaL3:12	Drew CarltonL3:36
SEA	NYY	Logan Gilbert	Paul SewaldL3:15	Justin TopaL3:36	Trevor GottL3:21	Matt BrashL3:9, Gabe SpeierL3:17, Tayler SaucedoL3:20, Juan ThenL3:29	Chris FlexenL3:38
SFG	PIT	John Brebbia**	Camilo DovalL3:29	Tyler RogersL3:16	John Brebbia	Taylor RogersL3:10, Scott Alexander, Jakob Junis, Ryan WalkerL3:16	Sean Manaea
STL	KCR	Miles Mikolas	Ryan HelsleyL3:33, Giovanny GallegosL3:5	Jordan HicksL3:23	Andre PallanteL3:18	Génesis CabreraL3:3, Drew VerHagenL3:40, Chris StrattonL3:8	Steven MatzL3:50
TBR	@CHC	Shane McClanahan	Jason AdamL3:38	Colin PocheL3:22	Kevin KellyL3:12	Jalen BeeksL3:19, Jake DiekmanL3:10, Calvin Faucher, Trevor KelleyL3:45	Joe La SorsaL3:32
TEX	@DET	Martín Pérez	Will SmithL3:26	Brock BurkeL3:25	José LeclercL3:13	Jonathan HernándezL3:25, Josh SborzL3:11, Joe Barlow, Cole RagansL3:28, Grant Anderson	John KingL3:4
TOR	MIL	Yusei Kikuchi	Jordan RomanoL3:16	Erik SwansonL3:18	Nate Pearson	Tim Mayza, Trevor RichardsL3:24, Adam CimberL3:26, Yimi GarcíaL3:20	Anthony BassL3:21
WSN	@LAD	Jake Irvin	Kyle FinneganL3:22, Hunter HarveyL3:19		Carl Edwards Jr.L3:18	Andrés Machado, Mason ThompsonL3:19, Chad KuhlL3:27, Erasmo RamírezL3:8	Thaddeus WardL3:30

TRANSACTIONS

Date	Team	Player	Category	Description
5/30	BOS	Ryan Sherriff	PROMOTION	Recalled from minors
5/30	DET	Braden Bristo	PROMOTION	Recalled from minors
5/30	LAD	Alex Vesia	PROMOTION	Recalled from minors
5/29	CHW	Liam Hendriks	INJURIES	Activated from 15-Day IL
5/29	TBR	Trevor Kelley	PROMOTION	Recalled from minors
5/29	TEX	Grant Anderson	PROMOTION	Contract selected from minors

FYI, this is a story COLLECTION. Lots of standalones technically. So, you can basically start to read at any chapter, no pre-read of the other chapters needed technically (other than maybe getting better descriptions of characters than: Adam Vir=human, Krill=antlike alien, Sunny=tall alien, Conn=telepathic alien). The numbers are (mostly) only for organization of posts and continuity.
OC Written by Charlie Stastarrfallknightrise,
Typed up and then posted here by me.
Proofreading and language check for some chapters by u/Finbar9800
Future Lore and fact check done by me.
So uhhh yeah, remember two chapters ago when I said we don’t get more on Sunny and Krill while Adam is gone?
I forgot this chapter…
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Dr. Krill was back on Earth.
He had no idea why he always seemed to end up in this insane hellscape, but here he was...
Again…
Shit…
Only the other day he had been caught out in an electrical storm while trying to commute his way to work, which he hadn't particularly appreciated, especially not when massive balls of frozen ice came pelting from the sky with enough power to tear open skin.
What the fuck is this planet!?
Even the humans had been running for cover, and that was saying something!
He would very much have preferred a job where he wasn't in constant danger of getting murdered by the elements on a regular basis.
But this was earth, one day he could be enjoying the sun, the next he was risking heat death, the next he was almost blown away by the wind, and the day after that he was almost whisked away by minor flooding.
Of course, it was either walking to work, or taking public transit which was probably even more dangerous, considering that it had humans on board.
Humans who were half asleep, humans who were strung out on drugs, humans with children, humans with dangerous pets.
Then of course there were the more than mildly xenophobic humans, who were, somehow, under the impression that Krill was there to steal earthling jobs, which was not the case at all considering that he had volunteered his time for free.
Krill had no need of monetary compensation, to him, the work was the reward.
He leaned something new every day.
And now, with his current stint working in a human hospital, he was becoming even more acquainted with humanity... not entirely sure if that was in a good way or not.
Of course, Krill more than missed the simple life aboard the harbinger, where most humans were relatively educated and competent, where most stupid injuries came about by overly idiotic actions rather than ignorance – a point could be argued to which one of those things was worse, but, for the moment, Krill was under the impression that willful idiocy was still better than ignorance because at least they knew why they were stupid, and generally openly admitted it to Krill, whereas working with the general populace forced him to have to be patient and understanding towards people who just didn't know any better.
Apparently telling people they are stupid to their faces is seen as off-color in the human medical world even though that is probably exactly what some of the people needed to hear.
Again, he found himself wishing for the harbinger, and for the return of the captain – the biggest idiot of them all.
He idly wondered how he was doing on his little trip across the universe.
He wondered how Sunny was doing, exploring the human world on her own two feet?
He wished he knew when they would be back together.
The UNSC had given them extended shore leave, but they had never specified how long it was going to be, seeming to hint that it was contingent on how the captain felt.
Well…
Krill was under the impression the captain needed to get his ass back here so he would stop having to pull things out of people's butts.
Speaking of pulling things out of people's butts' he was on ER rotation today.
He found that the ER could be the most interesting, or the most infuriating part of a hospital.
Just the other day he had led the surgical team that reattached someone's arm, but then the day before that he had been in the ER to inform a woman that, yes your shortness of breath likely comes from the run you just went on after years of never having exercised.
He took his clipboard and walked into the human waiting room.
He could write a paper on what sort of things it was important for a medical professional to keep in mind when treating humans.
But here was an example of his typical day:
-Isn't this the second time I have seen little Jimmy in here for sticking something up his nose? I understand that he really loves playing with those toys, but you have to understand there is a reason the label says five and up. Yes, it would probably be best if you did not allow him around things he could get stuck in his face.
-Your pregnant. Yes of course, I am sure. I can do a blood test if you like. I know you said you are not sexually active, but I have looked at this blood test twice and a stick test twice and it says you are pregnant. Well, what do you consider sexually active... mmhmmm... Mmmhmmm... well I think it is probably my job to inform you that it is still sex even if the woman is on top.
-You just... fell on it huh? So, you were doing household chores... Naked... And you just so happened to slip and as you were slipping, this item was magically vacuumed up into your colon. Mmmmm hmmm… quick question. Where was this potato located for you to have fallen on it like that? Well, no sir, I am afraid that we probably won't be able to get it out manually, you are going to need a gastrointestinal specialist for that.
-Yes sir, your chest pain probably has something to do with all the cocaine you have been snorting. Cocaine tends to do that to people.
-Ok you are a diabetic trying to control your blood sugar. Ok, I am glad to hear that you have worked on toning down your sugar consumption, that's good, but I am still very concerned about your sugar levels. This is far too high, and I am extremely concerned. Let's go through your diet and see what you have been eating. Have you cut back on soft drinks? Yes, and now you drink a lot of fruit juice... ahh... I see. Well ma'am fruit juice just so happens to contain a lot of sugar, which might be why your blood sugar is so high. Might I suggest drinking some water?
-Ah finally, a real emergency. Yes, your grandmother's breathing problems worry me greatly. Let's get her back in to do an EKG, make sure nothing is going on with her heart. I am glad you brought her in when you did.
-Yes, little Susie is going to be fine. I am glad she knew how to use her epi-pen, excellent work Susie!
-No, I don't care that you have been waiting four hours to see the doctor. Your child has a mild stomachache, their child is having intermittent seizures. No, I will not be calling the medical director in to see you about this.
-Well, that's probably why it hurts so much. The condom is not supposed to cover the balls too.
-No matter how much you deny your use of opiates, when you came in here you weren't breathing and when I gave you Narcan you started breathing again, so I know where my vote is. Please try not to deny these things to your medical professional next time. It is not my job to call the cops. No, I am not going to rat you out. Yes, you could die if you don't tell me about past drug use no matter what it is.
-You got a WHAT in your WHERE!? Why would you stick a toothpick in there? No sir generally most people are not ailed with an itchy urethra, in fact I am pretty sure that is not a thing. Look, I am not judging you sir, but please stop sticking pointy things up into places where they do not belong because you could cause permanent damage.
-Ouch... now remind me again why you were trying to ride your skateboard down the stairs? And you openly admit that you are not good at skating... Because you saw a video? I am very glad you know it was a dumb idea because at least I don't have to say it.
-Ma'am this says analgesic not anal-gesic, the pills are taken orally not as a suppository.
-You have been bleeding once a month for ten years and you are just now coming in about that? I am sorry, but how old are you again? Yes, ma'am this is very normal, here let me get you a pamphlet to read, and if you have any questions feel free to ask one of the nurses.
-So, you don't have any medical history. Well, are you taking any medications? That sure is a lot of medications for someone who does not have any medical history. This one looks like it is for high blood pressure... Sir just because the medication is helping you manage your high blood pressure does not mean that your high blood pressure is cured!
-When I said stay away from beer and only drink clear liquids for the next days, that did not include vodka!
-I know vodka does have alcohol in it, but pouring it on your open sore sure did not help anything, and now you are probably going to need a plastic surgeon to fix this.
-No ma'am you have to put ear drops in both ears. No, the ears are not connected. Yes, your eardrums and you know... your brain are kind of in the way. No there is not a tube that just goes straight through.
-Please stop licking your wound!
-Um no, those bumps on your tongue are not cancer.... They are taste buds.
-Yes, that it a uvula... Yes, it is supposed to be there.
-What made you think sticking ice cubes up your anus would help with your fever? Well, it will not and now you have frost bite in your rectum.
-Sooooo uhhhhh… it was the smell that got you to come in and not the... Maggots?
Krill groaned in relief as he went to clock out.
”Tough day?"
Someone asked,
"I think something needs to be done about medical education on your planet."
The human laughed.
"We have been trying for more than two thousand years. Good lucky making it any better than it already is."
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Thanks for reading! As you saw in the title, this is a cross posted story written by starrfallknightrise and I'll just upload some of it here for you guys, if you are interested and want to read ahead, the original story-collection can be found on tumblr or wattpad to read for free. (link above this text under "OC:..." ) It is the Empyrean Iris story collection by starfallknightrise. Also, if you want to know more about the story collection i made an intro post about it, so feel free to check that out to see what other great characters to look forward to! (Link also above this text). I have no affiliations to the author; just thought I’d share some of the great stories you might enjoy a lot!
Obviously, I have Charlie’s permission to post this and for the people already knowing the stories, or starting to read them: If you follow the link and check out the story you will see some differences. I made some small (non-artistic) changes, mainly correcting writing mistakes, pronoun correction and some small additional info here and there of things which were not thought of/forgotten or even were added/changed in later stories (like the “USS->UNSC” prefix of Stabby, Chalar=/->Sunny etc). As well as some "biggemajor" changes in descriptions and info’s for the same stringency/continuity reason. That can be explained by the story collection being, well a story collection at the start with many standalone-stories just starring the same people, but later on it gets more to a stringent storyline with backstories and throwbacks. (For example Adam Vir has some HEAVY scars over his body, following his bones, which were not really talked about up till half the collection, where it says it covers his whole body and you find out via backflash that he had them the whole time and how he got them, they just weren't mentioned before. However, I would think a doctor would at least see these scars before that, especially since he gets analyzed, treated and goes shirtless/in T-shirts in some stories). So TLDR: Writing and some descriptions are slightly changed, with full OK from the author, since he himself did not bother to correct these things before.

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• First Friday at St. Louis Science Center: Star Trek
  • June 2, 2023
  • Star Trek returns for discovery at the Saint Louis Science Center’s First Friday, focusing on LGBTQ+ voices in the Star Trek universe during Pride Month.
• Green Living Festival at St. Louis Art Museum
  • June 3, 2023
  • Help your family, friends and coworkers live green! The Missouri Botanical Garden’s annual Green Living Festival will host a series of pop-up events during its “Summer of Sustainability,” with the first event taking place at the Saint Louis Art Museum.
• Jackie Joyner Kersee 5K
  • June 3, 2023
  • Don't miss the fun and excitement of the inaugural JJK5K Race June 3 at World Wide Technology Raceway as part of the 2023 NASCAR weekend. This marks the first-ever race named in honor to benefit hometown champion Jackie Joyner Kersee.
  • Jackie will award the medals herself – this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to run on the track and be photographed crossing the finish line, cheered on by our hometown Olympic champion!
• Karaoke Wednesdays at HandleBar
  • Every Wednesday
  • Browse the catalog and find your favorite songs to sing! Songbookslive.com/stlredcarpet
• Karaoke Wednesdays at Mack's Bar & Grill
  • Every Wednesday
• Lafayette Square Summer Concert Series
  • June 3, 2023
  • As part of Lafayette Square’s free summer concert series, Power Play Band will perform in Lafayette Park on June 3. Spanning genres such as jazz, classic rock, R&B, swing, Latin and pop, Power Play does it all! Gather friends and family, pack food and beverages, and don’t miss this lively event.
• Landmarks Downtown Walking Tours
  • Every Saturday
  • Landmarks Downtown St. Louis Walking Tours: History, Culture, Architecture, and Exercise: What could be better on a Saturday morning?
• NASCAR Cup Series: Enjoy Illinois 300
  • June 3 - 4, 2023
  • Enjoy Illinois 300, a NASCAR Cup Series race, returns to World Wide Technology Raceway on June 3 and 4.
• Open Mic Night at Schlafly Bottleworks (Maplewood)
  • Every Wednesday
  • Join others every Wednesday evening and showcase your talents with our Open Mic Night! Open sign up begins at 6:30PM with music starting at 7:00PM. They welcome original material, covers and spoken word! Grab a beer, then play and listen every Wednesday! There are no cover charges and no drink minimums to attend.
• Shakespeare in the Park: Twelfth Night
  • May 31 - June 25, 2023
  • Often regarded as William Shakespeare’s greatest comedy, Twelfth Night is bursting with romance, music and high times.
  • Shakespeare in the Park is free to attend; no reservations are required. Just show up with your blankets, chairs and picnics and find a spot on the lawn. Shakespeare Glen opens at 6:30. Food by Steve’s Hot Dogs is available for purchase, and drinks by STL Barkeep.
• Soccer Pre-Match Street Party at Schlafly Tap Room
  • June 3, 2023
  • Join others before every City SC home match for a Street Party with the St. Louligans Soccer Supporters Group. They will block off the street next to the Tap Room (now known as Louligan Street) so fans can enjoy good beer, great food, music and fun before they march over to the stadium together.
• Soulard Farmer's Market
  • Wednesdays - Saturdays
  • Soulard Farmers Market is located at 730 Carroll Street in St. Louis, Missouri, a half mile north of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. The market is open Wednesday through Saturday, year round. They feature locally grown and shipped in goods, including: produce, meats, cheeses, spices, gourmet kettle corn, flowers, baked goods, and general merchandise. There are also several different eateries that have many food options, which allows customers the convenience to grab a quick bite to eat and a drink while shopping.
• Sunrise Yoga at Kiener Plaza
  • Every Tuesday
  • Awaken your body and bask in the morning sunlight! This gentle yoga practice is designed to energize and align your body and mind through movement and breath. Bring your own mat/towel and water bottle.
• Thursday Nights at the Museum
  • Every Thursday
  • Kick off your weekend at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park! Each Thursday Night at the Museum will be the most fun, engaging, uplifting, thought-provoking, perspective-shaping night of your week. And there are drinks.
  • Join others starting at 5:30pm for happy hour and pop-up activities, such as brief tours, games, and performances. The main stage comes to life at 6:30pm, light appetizers and drinks are available for purchase until 7:00pm, and the Museum’s exhibits are open until 8:00pm for you to explore!
• Tower Grove Farmer's Market
  • Every Tuesday & Saturday
  • Join others every Saturday of the 2023 Tower Grove Farmers Market Season. They'll have over 100 vendors with local produce, meat, flowers, eggs, honey, prepared foods, art, jewelry, live music, and so much more.
• Whitaker Music Festival
  • Every Wednesday until August 2nd
  • The Missouri Botanical Garden is an idyllic place to listen to live music. On Wednesday evenings throughout the summer, the garden hosts free, open-air concerts as part of the annual Whitaker Music Festival.

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Sporting Events This Week	Attractions Around the Area	Comedy This Week
St. Louis Cardinals schedule	Anheuser-Busch Brewery	Funny Bone Comedy Club
St. Louis Blues schedule	City Museum	Helium Comedy Club
St. Louis City SC schedule	Gateway Arch	The Improv Shop
St. Louis Battlehawks schedule	Missouri History Museum
St. Louis Billikens schedule	National Blues Museum
Gateway Grizzlies schedule	St. Louis Aquarium
Gateway Motorsports Park	St. Louis Art Museum
St. Louis Ambush schedule	St. Louis Science Center
	St. Louis Zoo

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Trivia Nights
Location	Date/Time	More Information
Anheuser-Busch Biergarten	Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Trivia Details
Bar K	Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
City Foundry	Thursdays 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Joey B's on the Hill	Mondays 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm	Trivia Details
Nick's Pub	Mondays
Felix's Pizza Pub	Tuesdays at 8:00 pm	Trivia Details
Schlafly Brewpubs (Any Location)	Tuesdays 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Trivia Details
Rockwell Beer Co	Tuesdays	Trivia Details (Reservations required)
The Mack	Tuesdays at 8:00 pm	Trivia Details
The Pat Connolly Tavern	Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
The Post	Wednesdays 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm	Trivia Details
Pieces Board Game Bar & Cafe	Wednesdays	Trivia Details
HandleBar	Thursdays at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Trivia Details
Steve's Hot Dogs	Tuesdays 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm	Trivia Details

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Live Music This Week
Music Venues	Live Music Around Town
Blueberry Hill Duck Room	1860 Saloon
Chesterfield Amphitheater	BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups
Delmar Hall	Broadway Oyster Bar
Enterprise Center	City Foundry
The Fabulous Fox Theatre	Gallery Pub
The Factory	Game 6 Honky Tonk
Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre	Gaslight Lounge
Off Broadway	The Heavy Anchor
Old Rock House	Jazz St. Louis
The Pageant	Joe's Cafe
Red Flag	The Lot on the Landing
The Sheldon	McGurk's
St. Louis Music Park	SoFar St. Louis Secret performances around town
St. Louis Symphony Concert Calendar	Venice Cafe
Stifel Theatre	Yaquis on Cherokee

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Recurring Outdoor Activities
Big Muddy Adventures – STL Riverfront Adventure	Big Muddy Adventures was established in 2002. They are the first professional outfitteguiding company providing access to the wild wonders of the Middle Mississippi and Lower Missouri Rivers.
Gateway Arch Events	There are a variety of things to do along the Mississippi River.
Hidden Valley Ski Resort	Ziplining, scenic chairlift rides, and hiking trails opened during the summer. Skiing, snowboarding during the winter.

Whoever is reading this, you’re probably able to because I’m either already dead or that I gotta do something that might not end well. So, if any of these cases have occurred, I’d want to be fully outspoken and unfortified with who I am. Usually, I’d write a poem or song but this way guarantees that it won’t be up to interpretation. Plus, I’m definitely no William Blake or even Tupac at that lol.
Anyways…I’m the exact definition of a “very flawed individual”. My psyche is riddled with insecurities and fears. Regarding my body (even though they’ve improved), intelligence, my perception of the world and my place in it. I analyze myself WAY too much due to a fleeting self-confidence. As if my sense awareness is constantly evolving into a new species of neurosis. All of it stemming from childhood torment and a fear of being weak, hated or feared. So I feint a persona that I can barely call mine. The surface is taciturn, unbothered and austere. While I’m slowly corroding from the inside. Everyday I fight against my own decomposition to ensure that nobody sees what’s underneath. Having to constantly check myself. The last time that I didn’t, I ruined some great relationships. I promised myself that I’d die first before I became that man-child again.
Furthermore, I was and proceed to be the kid that you all know but never knew too much about. The one who would never have an issue with you, unless you have one with them. He’d talk to everyone but could never find the words to dig deeper into who you goals are. So he’d fraudulently say that has full disdain for the human race. Even though he would LOVE to just get to know you more and see what makes you unique or interesting! He’s just shy, introverted and socially anxious. Only betting on his sense of humor to survive. So some aspects of socialization are harder than most. There’s no charismatic bone in his body. Which is likely the reason why he’s never had an official GF before. He’s a fucking coward! He desires to show you the complete him. However if he did, an astute and good-natured person would qualify him as “too much trouble”. “Being yourself” doesn’t work! If it did, then nobody would be asking for support to improve. I can’t seem to describe his own personality! So many people see me as a bland and not worth their time. My sense of humor is the only personality trait that I can barely display properly.
However, my biggest fear isn’t even being alone…t’s being forgotten. Like I initially said, I’ve always felt as if nobody truly knows who I am. So, I rarely feel a sense of belonging around others. Which fuels all of my passions to a varying degree. I’ve been involved in many activities; such as powerlifting, martial arts, videography, music, football, poetry, acting, cooking, basketball manga/comics and writing. Although, I don’t want to just be good, I want to be great! Everywhere I go, I hear about how men are only valuable if they can leave an impact on their environment. That’s why I strive to be spread as much kindness as I can. It makes me feel a bit better about myself. It’s either that or I go beat something up. Those are the only things that make me feel alive. Circling back to having no personality; I’m a nice and funny loser. Now, doesn’t that sound like an incomplete character?? I may not require a “thank you” or an “IOU” but it feels good to receive one spontaneously. I understand what it’s like to feel lonely, unworthy and mediocre. However, I’m the one meant to be stuck in a self-destructive cycle, not you. Yes, my kindness is selfish but I did say that I was going to speak openly. You all have a gorgeous life ahead of you, while I’m meant to be a stepping stone. Just…just make sure that you remember the print that you left on me.
Recently, it’s like every minute of work that I put in just fucks it up even more. So all that I do is beat myself up for what I could’ve done differently. To think that I’m worthy of achieving great things. Ridiculous!! I REALLY thought that I was…a badass! That I had discipline, ambition, work-ethic and bravery. Maybe, I’m more deluded than I thought. I’ll be 23 next month and I’ve already fucked up my future. For instance, I worked my ass off with returning back to uni and found out that I can’t receive financial aid due to my advisor quitting. If I can’t get the where I want to be, my way…I’d rather cut my loses than fight a losing battle. Which sucks because I’m surrounded by other ambitious and hard working people. Who I bet my savings are going to be successful in all that they do. I’m not exactly envious but more dejected. Am I just that guy in the group that’s never gonna have his glow up?? I’ve tried therapy and counseling, nothing seems to work.
However, I will give myself some credit. You may call me weak and unhinged, but disloyal…that’s where I draw my line. The one thing that I pride myself on. If I say that I have your back…I FUCKING MEAN IT! I’ll go on a mission and start a war to help you out as much as I can. This even goes towards random strangers. However, how much can I genuinely change?? Trust and actually building a relationship is more important. Plus, nobody needs my help anyway. Which should be a good thing but...idk.
Anyways, this is too long already. You probably already have clocked out and stopped reading after the first paragraph. To put it simply, I’m not meant to live a long life. Save some resources for the next generation. (I’ll be printing copies out on Friday)

Whoever is reading this, you’re probably able to because I’m either already dead or that I gotta do something that might not end well. So, if any of these cases have occurred, I’d want to be fully outspoken and unfortified with who I am. Usually, I’d write a poem or song but this way guarantees that it won’t be up to interpretation. Plus, I’m definitely no William Blake or even Tupac at that lol.
Anyways…I’m the exact definition of a “very flawed individual”. My psyche is riddled with insecurities and fears. Regarding my body (even though they’ve improved), intelligence, my perception of the world and my place in it. I analyze myself WAY too much due to a fleeting self-confidence. As if my sense awareness is constantly evolving into a new species of neurosis. All of it stemming from childhood torment and a fear of being weak, hated or feared. So I feint a persona that I can barely call mine. The surface is taciturn, unbothered and austere. While I’m slowly corroding from the inside. Everyday I fight against my own decomposition to ensure that nobody sees what’s underneath. Having to constantly check myself. The last time that I didn’t, I ruined some great relationships. I promised myself that I’d die first before I became that man-child again.
Furthermore, I was and proceed to be the kid that you all know but never knew too much about. The one who would never have an issue with you, unless you have one with them. He’d talk to everyone but could never find the words to dig deeper into who you goals are. So he’d fraudulently say that has full disdain for the human race. Even though he would LOVE to just get to know you more and see what makes you unique or interesting! He’s just shy, introverted and socially anxious. Only betting on his sense of humor to survive. So some aspects of socialization are harder than most. There’s no charismatic bone in his body. Which is likely the reason why he’s never had an official GF before. He’s a fucking coward! He desires to show you the complete him. However if he did, an astute and good-natured person would qualify him as “too much trouble”. “Being yourself” doesn’t work! If it did, then nobody would be asking for support to improve. I can’t seem to describe his own personality! So many people see me as a bland and not worth their time. My sense of humor is the only personality trait that I can barely display properly.
However, my biggest fear isn’t even being alone…t’s being forgotten. Like I initially said, I’ve always felt as if nobody truly knows who I am. So, I rarely feel a sense of belonging around others. Which fuels all of my passions to a varying degree. I’ve been involved in many activities; such as powerlifting, martial arts, videography, music, football, poetry, acting, cooking, basketball manga/comics and writing. Although, I don’t want to just be good, I want to be great! Everywhere I go, I hear about how men are only valuable if they can leave an impact on their environment. That’s why I strive to be spread as much kindness as I can. It makes me feel a bit better about myself. It’s either that or I go beat something up. Those are the only things that make me feel alive. Circling back to having no personality; I’m a nice and funny loser. Now, doesn’t that sound like an incomplete character?? I may not require a “thank you” or an “IOU” but it feels good to receive one spontaneously. I understand what it’s like to feel lonely, unworthy and mediocre. However, I’m the one meant to be stuck in a self-destructive cycle, not you. Yes, my kindness is selfish but I did say that I was going to speak openly. You all have a gorgeous life ahead of you, while I’m meant to be a stepping stone. Just…just make sure that you remember the print that you left on me.
Recently, it’s like every minute of work that I put in just fucks it up even more. So all that I do is beat myself up for what I could’ve done differently. To think that I’m worthy of achieving great things. Ridiculous!! I REALLY thought that I was…a badass! That I had discipline, ambition, work-ethic and bravery. Maybe, I’m more deluded than I thought. I’ll be 23 next month and I’ve already fucked up my future. For instance, I worked my ass off with returning back to uni and found out that I can’t receive financial aid due to my advisor quitting. If I can’t get the where I want to be, my way…I’d rather cut my loses than fight a losing battle. Which sucks because I’m surrounded by other ambitious and hard working people. Who I bet my savings are going to be successful in all that they do. I’m not exactly envious but more dejected. Am I just that guy in the group that’s never gonna have his glow up?? I’ve tried therapy and counseling, nothing seems to work.
However, I will give myself some credit. You may call me weak and unhinged, but disloyal…that’s where I draw my line. The one thing that I pride myself on. If I say that I have your back…I FUCKING MEAN IT! I’ll go on a mission and start a war to help you out as much as I can. This even goes towards random strangers. However, how much can I genuinely change?? Trust and actually building a relationship is more important. Plus, nobody needs my help anyway. Which should be a good thing but...idk.
Anyways, this is too long already. You probably already have clocked out and stopped reading after the first paragraph. To put it simply, I’m not meant to live a long life. Save some resources for the next generation. (I’ll be printing copies out on Friday)

The Idea
I have an idea to help the Miami Heat win the 2023 NBA Finals. Two weeks ago, a local Denver put up this billboard trolling LeBron James: https://www.denver7.com/sports/nuggets/legends-dont-flop-denver-billboard-trolls-lebron-james-ahead-of-western-conference-finals
I have made contact with this local business and would like to pay them to put up a billboard that says something like "Jimmy Butler isn't even an all-star." I am open to suggestions on the exact design and text of the billboard, but I believe that given Jimmy's response to Grant Williams and general response to being trash talked, if he were to see such a billboard, he would decimate the Nuggets in 4 games. Unfortunately, due to the time it would take to put up such a billboard, I don't believe it would be up until a potential game 7. As you can see from the date of LeBron's tweet and the date of this article (a 2 week gap), however, I do believe it could be up by a potential game 7.
What I Need from You
If enough Heat fans agree this is a good idea, I will edit this post with a GoFundMe link where we can raise the capital to put this billboard up. Anyone with design chops (or without) can send me potential designs for the billboard and I will post a poll where we can vote on the billboard that will ultimately be put up. Then, and perhaps most crucially given that Jimmy probably does not read local Denver newspapers, before game 7 we must all spam Jimmy on twitter, Instagram, everywhere we have any chance of getting him to see this billboard.
Accountability
To ensure that I do not take your money, my current plan is to provide all the information that someone would need to doxx me to a moderator the community trusts. I plan on providing my license, my place of employment, and proof of address. I am open to ideas to ensure greater accountability.
Money will be refunded if it never changes hands, subject to GoFundMe's policies on refunds and its delay (I believe one week, but please do not take my word on that). If money does change hands, even if the billboard does not go up, (before game 7 or at all), you will only receive a refund if the business gives me the money back. I promise not to take your money; I do not make any such promise on behalf of the business I am attempting to rent this billboard from.
The Best Argument Against this Billboard
Heat in 4.

The heat looked and felt different in the playoffs.

February 13, 2023 Nuggets win by 4 in Miami.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/202302130MIA.html
Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon didn't play!! Vlatko started. Jokic shot 12-14
Miami's top minutes went to Strus, Bam, Gabe, Jimmy, Caleb with Highsmith and Bouyea both playing 27 minutes off the bench.
Kyle Lowery, Tyler Herro and Duncan Robison didn't play. I remember Jokic going off this game and getting easy shots. I remember Denver being ahead most of the game. Miami outscored Denver by 2 in the 4th, Nuggets shot 58% from the field and 39% from 3.

December 30, 2022 Nuggets win by 5 at home

https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/202212300DEN.html
Bones Hyland was with the team and was a +9 this game. Deandre Jordan got 12 minutes. Vlatko went 5 for 5. KCP went 7 for 7. Jokic had a 19-12-12 game.
Miami starters were Butler, Herro, Lowry, Bam and Highsmith. Caleb Martin didn't play. Orlando Robinson a backup 7 footer played 18 minutes and went 4 for 5. Nuggets closed the game with a 39-29 4th quarter. Nuggets shot 59% and 60% from 3.
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Nuggets played them well, I think Miami is probably a lot better than they were then, but the Nuggets are locked in.
Highlights from Jokic going 12-14. He was feasting in the post.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03_ZHk2Zhqg

Background
I'm writing an original story that's inspired partly by The Lost Regiment by William R. Forstchen. It features a Union Civil War regiment landing on another planet with a bunch of humans from across history, and aliens who once controlled the teleporters, but have regressed very far to bow and arrow, but rule the humans.
As you may imagine, it's a typical idea, having an advanced force from our Earth show up on an alien planet, or the distant past. We see this in Island in the Sea of Time, Destroyermen, Janissaries by Jerry Pournelle, 1632 by Eric Flint, etc, etc. What I want to do is write a story that features the aftermath to one of these stories.
My story features a character from a planet like this, but she's one of the aliens. She's grown up in the human culture that has evolved since our modern people showed up, she's as "American" as they come, having been raised in that culture, and even has humans(not related by blood, just several adoptions) in her family tree. She views herself as a descendant of one of these arrivals, though with some influence from her alien ancestry.
Primary Premise:
Title- If I Forget Thee, oh Earth
Our hero is a paratrooper, loyal to the country that evolved after liberating humans on her homeworld from their alien oppressors of her same species. Some of them were integrated into that nation, and despite some bigotry, she is still in the army. During a classified operation, our hero is thrown onto yet another planet, a third planet neither Earth nor her home, and finds herself with a group of others from Earth and other places as well, all telling the same story. Her unit has been scattered all over the place, and so far, she hasn't found any alive. She and her allies, both local and offworld, must find them, and figure out why they're here.
My inquiry and lore development:
Among other things, one thing I'm trying to write out is her pop culture references. These will be similar to John Crichton in Farscape, where he will make pop culture references we understand, but the characters don't. I want to write what the alternate pop culture would be, and what references she would make. I can probably get some specifics, but I'm hoping for some additional ideas as well.
She's out of touch with modern pop culture, but she is vaguely familiar with pop culture of the 1860s, 1940s, and the 1970s, as those are the most significant arrivals in their recent history. I'm guessing a lot of things from these eras will have remained in the culture, similar to Shakespeare, as the spatial castaways will have held onto these things as remembrance of home.
One thing I thought might be interesting as a category is people just...describing Earth, like stories and poetry about their lost home, creating this utopian vision compared to the nasty planet they're currently living on.
So far I've got her referencing music, referencing the play Lincoln was sho at(as it was quite popular at the time), and I'm not sure what else. I don't have enough yet to go on.
One thought I had was, playing on the Civil War themes, that the descendants got ahold of a copy of Gone with the Wind in the 1940s, and were extremely offended by it. It was a very popular film and novel, but these were the descendants of Union soldiers remember, who would be deeply offended by the racist and bigoted Lost Cause myth that that book and film perpetuate. For those not in the know, that is the mistaken belief that the war was over "states rights" and not slavery, as the states themselves declared in their declarations of secession.
These soldiers wouldn't have the same cultural brainwashing that went on after the war on our planet, and so would have told their children about the horrors of slavery; so they rewrite the book to more favorably view the feds, and in fact, make it into a story about their old general. There was a real life General George Henry Thomas, a virginian who stayed loyal to the union, and was one of the best field generals the US had, rivaling Grant, and known for beating Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. He's pretty obscure due to politics after the war, despite how high in rank he was, and was disowned by his family for his loyalty to the union. These soldiers would've kept him in their mind if they had been part of his command. So basically they rewrite the book to be about Thomas' split with his family, with some common western tropes, and ending like John Wayne's The Searchers; a racist, albeit technically-well-made film.
I wanted to hear some thoughts on these ideas, and see if anyone had any critiques or suggestions. I know it's a bit complicated, but I hope someone can throw me a bone. Thanks!

1. AJ Lee/A-C Lee
2. AJ Styles/A.J. Stoles
3. AR Fox/A.R. Fixx
4. Abyss/Crevasse
5. Adam Cole/Adam Cool
6. Adam Pearce/Alex Pierce
7. Adam Rose/Allyn Rolls
8. Adrian Neville/Neville Dunham
9. Alberto Del Rio/Alberto Del Sol
10. Alex Shelley/Alex Tenafly
11. Alicia Fox/Alicia Vixen
12. Angelina Love/Angelia Crush
13. Arrick Andrews/Aron Andrews
14. Austin Aries/Austin Marts
15. Bad News Barrett/Bad News Barrie
16. Barbi Hayden/Barni Bunting
17. Baron Corbin/Barry Corwin
18. Batista/Baptiste
19. Biff Busick/Biff Barona
20. Big E/Big T
21. Bo Dallas/Dallas Beauregard
22. Bobby Roode/Bobby Rule
23. Brandt/Bram
24. Bray Watts/Bray Wyatt
25. Brie Bella Bree Bonnie
26. Brittany Beritt/Ceritt
27. Brock LesnaBick Leshour
28. Brooke TessmacheBrooke Fessmeyer
29. Bull Dempsey/Bull Driscoll
30. Bully Ray/Beulah Roy
31. Byron Wilcott/Bryon Wescott
32. Cameron/Chelsea
33. Cesaro/Cabesse
34. Cheerleader Melissa/Cheerleader Marie
35. Christopher Daniels/Christopher Dennis
36. Chris Hero/Chris Icon
37. Chris Jericho/Chris Babylon
38. Chris Melendez/Chris Gutierrez
39. Chris Richards/Chris Robbins
40. Chris Sabin/Chris Lewellyn
41. Christian/Criswell
42. C.J. ParkeC. R. Maloney
43. Colt Cabana/Curt Corona
44. Corey Graves/Corey Gore
45. Crazzy Steve/Crazy Ray
46. Curtis Axel/Chris Exner
47. Damien Mizdow/Damien Topper
48. Daniel Bryan/Daniel Berent
49. Darren Young/Darren Yost
50. Davey Richards/Daly Richards
51. Dean Ambrose/Deke Ambra
52. Devon/Deron
53. DJ Z/DJ X
54. Dolph ZiggleDolf Signall
55. Drew Gulak/Dru Gulag
56. Eddie Edwards/Eddie Ellis
57. Emma/Emmelyn
58. Enzo Amore/Enzo Ferenzi
59. Eric Young/Eric Shelton
60. Erick Rowan/Ear Ache Ryan
61. Ethan Carter III/Enos Carver IV
62. Eva Marie/Eve Marella
63. Fandango/Fernando
64. Frankie Kazarian/Franky Fournier
65. Gail Kim/Girl Kym
66. Goldust/Gold Sprinkle
67. GunneGunn Grabner
68. Havok/Hella Goode
69. Heath SlateHeath Treater
70. Hideo Itami/Hanaki Otami
71. Homicide/Henson Murder
72. Jack SwaggeJack Bluster
73. James Storm/Jay Thunder
74. Jax Dane/Jack Dillon
75. Jay Briscoe/Jimmy J Pyle
76. Jay Lethal/Jon Deadly
77. Jeff Hardy/Jeff Pardee
78. Jeremiah Plenkett/Jeremiah Bodine
79. Jessie Godderz/Jimi Venturi
80. Jey Uso/Jet Usa
81. Jimmy Jacobs/Jerry Jacoby
82. Jimmy Uso/Jonny Usa
83. John Cena/John Kentt
84. Johnny Gargano/Joey cuozzo
85. Justin Gabriel/Jasen Gruver
86. Kalisto/Kuracho
87. Kane/Koyle
88. Kellie SkateKerrie Kkyler
89. Kenny King/Kevyn King
90. Kevin Steen/Kenny Guerre
91. King Mo/King Ned
92. Knux/Knox
93. Kofi Kingston/Keffi Montego
94. KonnoKenner
95. Kurt Angle/Kurt Engel
96. Kyle O'Reilly/Keogh Riley
97. Lashley/Lash Lockley
98. Layla/Lola
99. Lou Marconi/Lou Costello
100. Low Ki/Lemon Lee
101. Lufisto/Lucy Fisteaux
102. Luke HarpeLuke Harder
103. Madison Rayne/Madison Roone
104. Magnus/Magna Garth
105. Manik/Manis Humanis
106. Mark Briscoe/Mark Pyle
107. Mark Henry/Mark Hercules
108. Masato Tanaka/Mikodo Tanaki
109. Matt Cross/Matt Crux
110. Matt Hardy/Matt Pardee
111. Matt Jackson/Match Jetson
112. Matt Taven/Matt Tavish
113. Michael Bennett/Michael Burke
114. Michael Elgin/Michael Glennie
115. MVP/Me The VP
116. Mr. Anderson/Mr. Henderson
117. Naomi/Nanci
118. Natalya/Nestorenka
119. Nick Jackson/Nick Jetson
120. Nicole Matthews/Nikki Maynor
121. Nikki Bella/Nikki Nonnie
122. Paige/Peggy
123. Portia Perez/Precioso Perez
124. Finn BaloPerkus McFee
125. R-Truth/R Teller
126. Randy Orton/Randy Orwell
127. Rebel/Renegade
128. Rey Mysterio/Ramon Paso
129. Rhyno/Ryno Rossi
130. Rob Conway/Rod Connor
131. Rob Van Dam/Rob Van Zander
132. Robbie E/Robby G
133. Rockstar Spud/Rocko Mini
134. Rocky Romero/Ricky Romeo
135. Roderick Strong/Roger Boulware
136. Roman Reigns/Roland Rayne
137. Rosa Mendes/Rita Melendez
138. Rusev/Ruslan
139. Ryback/Rhodaback
140. Sami Zayn/Sean Zahn
141. Samoa Joe/Samoa Noah
142. Samuel Shaw/Shawn Samuels
143. Seth Rollins/Seth Rolendo
144. Shark Boy/Shark Lo Parca
145. Sheamus/Shanigan
146. Sin Cara/Sin Cara
147. Stardust/Silver Sprinkle
148. Summer Rae/Solstice Mae
149. Taryn Terrell/Trina Tyrrell
150. Big Show/The Big Time
151. The Freak/The Reject
152. The Great Khali/The Great Ganesh
153. The Great Sanada/The Great Yamada
154. The Miz/The Biz
155. The Rock/The Legend
156. The UndertakeThe Mortician
157. Titus O'Neil/Tiberius O’Neal
158. Tomoka Nakagawa/Maeko Matsumura
159. Triple H/Triple G
160. Tyler Breeze/Taylor Wynn
161. Tyson Kidd/Tyson Childs
162. Velvet Sky/Velvet Wind
163. ViktoVladimir
164. William Regal/William Royal
165. Xavier Woods/Xavier Ocean
166. Zack RydeZack Roper

Bold wrestlers are still active in the 2023 WAF roster. As soon as the 2015 roster was fictionalized to the WAF they took a life of their own. It is very interesting to see these artifacts in new sets.